# Wigan Lourdes Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1017703 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1017703)
- Latest income: £392; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Wigan, Lancashire
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wigan-lourdes-association

the charity's sole purpose is to raise money to send to lourdes, france, as many sick people as possible regardless of walking wounded, terminally ill, young or old, and of any colour or creed.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £392 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £1,048 | £70k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £512 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £496 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £25.3k | £21.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of religion and relief of sickness and for that purpose to provide for and assist poor, sick, handicapped and infirm persons of all ages; and in particular to provide for and assist financially and otherwise any such persons wishing to make a pilgrimage to Lourdes

## What it funds

Wigan Lourdes Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, overseas aid / famine relief and religious activities for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Wigan Lourdes Association reported income of £392 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £91.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wigan and Lancashire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Wigan Lourdes Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Wigan Lourdes Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Wigan Lourdes Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Wigan Lourdes Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wigan and Lancashire.

### Does Wigan Lourdes Association give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Wigan Lourdes Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Wigan Lourdes Association give each year?

The register does not break out Wigan Lourdes Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £18.3k a year.

### How large is Wigan Lourdes Association?

In its latest reported year Wigan Lourdes Association reported income of £392 and spending of £0.


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